A FUNDRAISER for the family young GAA star Lewis Kelly was today nearing €85,000.
Donegal people left heartbroken by the sudden death of young GAA star Lewis launched the fundraiser with a target of €35,000.
Some €28,000 had been raised yesterday (Thursday) but that figure soared overnight to €82,973.
Malin GAA club player Lewis was only 18 year old when he died on Bank Holiday Monday, days after falling ill.
Broken-hearted friends launched a fundraiser to generate expenses for his parents Hugh and Michelle.
The organisers said: “Our dear friends, Hugh and Michelle, tragically lost their beloved son Lewis and our hearts are broken for them, his brothers Quinn and Regan, his sister Zevagh, and all the family.
“We are raising funds to help with funeral expenses and everyday costs during this difficult time.”
The late Lewis Kelly. Photo: Malin GAA.
“Our hope is to ease some of the financial burden so that the family can focus on caring for each other while grieving the loss of Lewis.
“Any contribution, big or small, will be greatly appreciated. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser and keeping the Kelly family in your thoughts.
“We thank you for your support and for honouring the memory of Lewis.”
The fundraiser is on the Go Fund Me page called Honouring Lewis – A Community’s Love.
The Requiem Mass for Lewis, from Culdaff, is scheduled for 2pm tomorrow (Saturday) at St Patrick’s Church in Aughaclay with burial in Lagg Graveyard.